asked the Minster for Posts and Telegraphs whether he is yet in a position to state when the work of erecting a new central sorting and delivery office at Pearse Street, Dublin, will be commenced.
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Mr. Boland
I am not yet in a position to furnish a definite date for the commencement of the works in connection with the first section of the scheme, but everything possible is being done to complete the detailed drawings, bills of quantities, etc., without delay. A great deal of work, however, is involved in this matter, and it is unlikely that operations will be actually started before July next.
Arising out of the Minister's reply, may I remind him of the fact that in June, 1933, it was indicated by him in the course of his speech on the Estimates for his Department, that it was hoped to start this work in September, 1933? We are now in the month of April, 1935. Can he give the House an assurance that some definite and more expeditious steps will be taken to try to provide an up-to-date sorting and delivery office for the capital city?
Mr. Boland
I can assure Deputy Norton that I am as much interested in this matter as he is, and that everything possible is being done to hasten the commencement of the work. I don't like to be reminded again of what I said in 1933. This is about the sixth time that he has brought it up here.
Can I have any assurance that he will bear it in mind in the future in view of what he has said?
The Deputy should not ask too much.